2001 BMW 5 Series 520i SE review from UK and Ireland
"A stylish and comfortable executive motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not a great deal. Wheel balancing down to a fine art. Two months of steering wheel shimmy/shudder eventually sorted by local hunter road force balance. Highly recommended.
General comments?
A very comfortable and capable executive car.
Great interior space and good luggage room. Effortless cruiser. Steptronic auto works very well. Changes are imperceptible usually.
Feels very solid and well built. Main dealers and independent specialists have been first rate.
Performance and acceleration is adequate. This is the 2.2 170 bhp version replacing the 2.0 litre. The unit is always smooth and never harsh, even up to the red line.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 72000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Lexus IS200 |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2006 |